News: Attractions
Pico Play expands into Vietnam
Pico Play, a global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of themed attractions and entertainment, has expanded into Vietnam. With international borders...
May 11, 2022
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Perth’s Rooftop Movies secured for another three years
A new partnership deal between the City of Perth and ARTRAGE sees Rooftop Movies secured in Northbridge for another three years during the summer season. ARTRAGE has hosted the...
May 11, 2022
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Yas Island announces comedian Kevin Hart as its first Chief Island Officer
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has announced that US actor and comedian Kevin Hart as its Chief Island Officer - a role that will see him promote the “world’s most entertaining island”....
May 10, 2022
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Experts from Hong Kong Disneyland and URBNSURF to participate in IAAPA virtual conference
IAAPA, representing leading industry attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries, has released details on a Virtual...
May 9, 2022
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Victorian side of Light/State Project set for first illumination
Lake Cullulleraine is ready to shine with the Trail of Lights project set to be switched on following $3 million in Victorian Government funding. The Victorian aspect of the...
May 9, 2022
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Adventure Park’s Winter Festival set to return in June
Adventure Park Geelong’s school holiday festival, Winter Glow, is returning for the 2022 June-July school holidays with more snow, more rides, more lights and bigger fire and...
May 9, 2022
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URBNSURF's Operations and Risk Manager recognised at Victoria’s Worksafe Awards
Surfing attraction URBNSURF Melbourne has been recognised at Victoria’s 2021 Worksafe Awards with Operations and Risk Manager Ash Presser securing the Occupational Health and...
May 9, 2022
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New appointments announced for Perth Zoo's Zoological Parks Authority Board
New appointments have been announced for Perth Zoo’s Zoological Parks Authority Board to help guide the Zoo's 20-year master plan. Marion Fulker AM has been appointed as the new...
May 8, 2022
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Red Raion partners with flying theatre specialists Brogent Technologies
Red Raion, a provider for licensed CGI titles in fly formats has announced its partnership with flying theatre specialists, Brogent Technologies, Inc. Red Raion are fast...
May 6, 2022
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Australia Zoo launches NFT project using world's greenest blockchain
Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast is launching an NFT (non-fungible token) project, creating a unique Australian wildlife themed NFT collection. Aiming to help protect...
May 6, 2022
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iPlay Australia completes acquisition of Rocky Bowl and Leisure
iPlay Australia has completed its purchase of Rockhampton social entertainment Rocky Bowl and Leisure. The attraction, has been acquired from brothers John, Peter and Paul...
May 6, 2022
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A decade in the making Legoland Korea Resort opens to the public
Merlin Entertainments’ Legoland Korea Resort has been opened with 10,000 people visiting the attraction following its opening ceremony yesterday morning. Located on Jungdo...
May 5, 2022
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Approval given for expansion of miniature railway attraction in Christchurch's Halswell Domain
The Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (CSMEE) have been given approval to increase the size of the area they lease at Halswell Domain for their miniature...
May 5, 2022
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ROLLER’s partnership with Redeam looks to drive customers’ sales
Looking to increase client sales, improve their venue management and decrease workload, ROLLER Software has introduced a new partnership with SaaS industry technology provider...
May 5, 2022
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Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences an Australian first
Following the opening of Optus Stadium's VERTIGO rooftop experience in March, the experience is now open to people of all abilities with new safety equipment and harnesses...
May 5, 2022
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DARKFIELD’s multi-sensory experience returns to Melbourne
Darkfield’s highly popular multi-sensory immersive experiences are returning to Melbourne from 26th May with the season marking the Victorian premiere of COMA and EULOGY,...
May 5, 2022
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium celebrates the return of international guests
With New Zealand’s borders having reopened on Tuesday, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium is celebrating the quarantine-free arrival of international guests back through their...
May 4, 2022
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Fearing for the future of the amusement and attractions industry AALARA and the Showmen’s Guilds announce stop work campaign
In an effort to raise the profile of the insurance crisis impacting amusement and attractions operators, events and regional shows, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and...
May 4, 2022
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Merlin Entertainments announces acquisition of Seoul's COEX Aquarium
Merlin Entertainments has completed the acquisition of one of the largest aquariums in Korea, The COEX Aquarium in the Gangnam district of the capital of Seoul. Home to more...
May 4, 2022
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AALARA updates operators with latest safety guidance
Committed to backing its members in ensuring safety is their day-to-day operations, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has shared a series of...
May 2, 2022
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Polin announces opening of Sea Shell Aquarium in Vietnam
Polin Aquariums has announced that Sea Shell Aquarium has opened in Vinwonders Phu Quoc, the largest theme park in Vietnam with Polin describing the attraction as the most...
Apr 30, 2022
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Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure and CLYMB Abu Dhabi among MENALAC 2022 award winners
The Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi are among the attractions to have secured awards at the Middle East and North Africa Leisure...
Apr 29, 2022
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Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern expansion to open in December
The Art Gallery of New South Wales has announced that its new $344 million ‘Sydney Modern’ expansion is to open on 3rd December. Set to nearly doubling the museum’s exhibition...
Apr 29, 2022
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Crocodile Hunter Lodge to open soon at Australia Zoo
The Australia Zoo, located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, has advised that it will soon be opening its new Crocodile Hunter Lodge with bookings being taken in June. In a...
Apr 28, 2022
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